Age 46
Kim Thompson
Sober sinceI was suddenly forced to face my inner demons and fears sober. I felt every emotion that is possible.
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Sober Stories
Real people, real recovery. Honest accounts of what it was like, what happened, and what life looks like now — shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 40
Heather
Sober sinceI considered myself a “normal drinker” up until about 13 years ago. 13 years ago I was 27 and going through a divorce with my high school sweetheart and father of our two children. I felt br...
Read storyAge 59
Keith Wisor
Sober sinceAfter 35 years of hard drinking and several attempts to get sober I was about to give up on life.
Read storyAge 38
Matthew Williams
Sober sinceWorked hard, played hard and rationalized everything I did because I only thought I was hurting myself.
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Sadie
Sober sinceI had gotten so used to putting alcohol first before everything. I didn't care about my health, I didn't care about my relationships, I just cared about when I'd get drunk next.
Read storyAge 40
Matt K
Sober sincePretty crazy how recovery changes someone spiritually, mentally and physically. On the left I was deep in the depths of alcholism and addiction. Hard to even remember that person existed. Bu...
Read storyAge 50
Tabatha
Sober sinceI was drinking 24/7. I was a stay at home mom and would have 3 screwdrivers before I even took my kids to school in the morning. Then spend the rest of my day drinking. Passing out, waking u...
Read storyAge 56
Gary
Sober sinceI’m a War Veteran and the battles with depression and PTSD led to a lot of different addictions,with alcohol being the worse. I was “Switching seats on the Titanic” to try to cope with every...
Read storyAge 29
Chanda Brumbelow
Sober sinceI was completely lost & broken. I didn't believe in myself or see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was living out of a duffle bag and couch hoping. Doing things I'm not proud of to get my...
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Brent
Sober sinceTrapped in a prison of self with no hope nor faith in life ever becoming worthwhile. Homeless and alone.
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